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Honnamana Kere (Honnama Lake) is a lake and holy place in Doddamalthe near the village of Sulimalthe, 6 km away from Somwarpet town of Coorg in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the biggest lake in Kodagu,[1] and once a year, during the Gowri festival, a special pooja is conducted and a 'Bagina' which consists of the belongings of goddess Honamma is presented to the lake.[1][2]

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TimezoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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Honnammana Kere is located in Karnataka
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Honnammana Kere is located in India
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Honnammana Kere (India)
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKodagu
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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History

The story Kerege Hara was derived from the building of Honnamana Kere. According to legend, a deity known as Goddess Honnamana sacrificed her life for the welfare of the people. A temple was erected in her honour and modernisation has recently been undertaken to provide improved facilities.[2]

Landscape

Honnamana Kere is surrounded by many mountains, cliffs and coffee plantations.

  • Landscape around Honnamana Kere
    Landscape around Honnamana Kere
  • View from the Cliff (Gavi Betta)
    View from the Cliff (Gavi Betta)

Places to stay

There are a few Homestays nearby Honnamana Kere. Tropical Rain a Homestay/ Farm Stay is located 1 km from this lake.

Climate

The temperature in Honnamana Kere, like the rest of Coorg district, ranges from 16 to 27 degrees during the year.

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